Dr. Kevin Hamor, PsyD
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Doctor of Psychology
To make an appointment with Dr. Hamor, please call 630-570-0050. You can also email [email protected].
Specializes In:Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Self-Esteem, LGBTQIA+ Support, Depression, Relationship Concerns, Identity Exploration, Life Transitions
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Professional Experiences
I began my undergraduate career at Wor-Wic Community College, earning my Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement. I had the opportunity to be the first criminal justice student to participate in an internship with the Wicomico County Health Department in Maryland, working with the Crisis Intervention Training Team and Crisis Response Team of mental health professionals and law enforcement officers. Upon completing my associate's degree, I began at Towson University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Anthropology.
I then began my graduate career at Adler University in Chicago, where I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, as well as my Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Through my graduate program, I had the pleasure of completing a social justice-based practicum with Campus Compact of Illinois. This experience highlighted how census data can impact a person’s community, both big and small, in ways that have a lasting impact from a governmental and societal perspective.
Having the opportunity to engage in a curriculum that is rooted in social justice, and a practicum ignited my passion to invoke justice in all aspects of my clinical work. People are defined more by their values and lived experiences, more so than their mental health challenges. This message is paramount to advocating for my clients by addressing systemic barriers and shifting blame and guilt off them and conceptualizing them holistically.
I also participated in several supervised clinical practicums across the lifespan, ranging in placements from a behavioral hospital, community mental health center, high school, and two universities. I also worked under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist at a private practice, administering neuropsychological testing.
I then began my graduate career at Adler University in Chicago, where I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology, as well as my Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Through my graduate program, I had the pleasure of completing a social justice-based practicum with Campus Compact of Illinois. This experience highlighted how census data can impact a person’s community, both big and small, in ways that have a lasting impact from a governmental and societal perspective.
Having the opportunity to engage in a curriculum that is rooted in social justice, and a practicum ignited my passion to invoke justice in all aspects of my clinical work. People are defined more by their values and lived experiences, more so than their mental health challenges. This message is paramount to advocating for my clients by addressing systemic barriers and shifting blame and guilt off them and conceptualizing them holistically.
I also participated in several supervised clinical practicums across the lifespan, ranging in placements from a behavioral hospital, community mental health center, high school, and two universities. I also worked under the supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist at a private practice, administering neuropsychological testing.
Specializations and Treatment Approach
I currently treat:
Worry/Generalized Anxiety
Trauma
Self-Esteem
LGBTQIA+
Depression
Social Anxiety
Relationship Concerns
Identity Exploration
Life Transitions
Through my clinical supervised experience, I work with clients with a range of presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, and trauma to name a few.
I approach my work with clients by prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, instilling encouragement, and equitable power distributions within the therapeutic space. I challenge clients to be open and authentic in reflecting on their experiences. I utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Worry/Generalized Anxiety
Trauma
Self-Esteem
LGBTQIA+
Depression
Social Anxiety
Relationship Concerns
Identity Exploration
Life Transitions
Through my clinical supervised experience, I work with clients with a range of presenting concerns such as depression, anxiety, and trauma to name a few.
I approach my work with clients by prioritizing the therapeutic relationship, instilling encouragement, and equitable power distributions within the therapeutic space. I challenge clients to be open and authentic in reflecting on their experiences. I utilize therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have also completed Level 1 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
About Me
What are your professional and personal values?
My values are rooted in self-care, compassion, and connection, to name a few. I believe that we all deserve self-care and a sense of connection and compassion toward ourselves and the things we value. While these are fiercely advocated with the clients I work with, they are also vital to how I live my life and navigate my relationships.
What are some of your favorite self-care activities?
Some of my favorite self-care activities are watching television and movies. Additionally, having slow mornings, afternoons, or evenings helps me self-reflect and step away from the race of everyday expectations. This is usually done with a cup of coffee (iced or hot) and watching YouTube vloggers. I also enjoy exploring new areas and having “day trips” to immerse myself in new experiences. Lastly, anytime that I can sit with friends over a warm meal and catch up, it always brings me immense peace and joy.
What is your favorite quote?
One of my absolute favorite quotes is by Maya Angelou: “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” I find that this resonates deeply with me because if we could all stand to be kinder to one another and ourselves. Through community, we can help one another weather by bringing the calm after the storm.
Why do you love being a mental health professional?
I love being a mental health professional because I thoroughly enjoy being a part of a client’s growth and self-exploration. It is a privilege and honor to witness a client discover parts of themselves that they never knew were possible. Lastly, my values drive my purpose behind doing what I love because being compassionate and helping another person are one of the purest forms of human connection.
My values are rooted in self-care, compassion, and connection, to name a few. I believe that we all deserve self-care and a sense of connection and compassion toward ourselves and the things we value. While these are fiercely advocated with the clients I work with, they are also vital to how I live my life and navigate my relationships.
What are some of your favorite self-care activities?
Some of my favorite self-care activities are watching television and movies. Additionally, having slow mornings, afternoons, or evenings helps me self-reflect and step away from the race of everyday expectations. This is usually done with a cup of coffee (iced or hot) and watching YouTube vloggers. I also enjoy exploring new areas and having “day trips” to immerse myself in new experiences. Lastly, anytime that I can sit with friends over a warm meal and catch up, it always brings me immense peace and joy.
What is your favorite quote?
One of my absolute favorite quotes is by Maya Angelou: “Be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.” I find that this resonates deeply with me because if we could all stand to be kinder to one another and ourselves. Through community, we can help one another weather by bringing the calm after the storm.
Why do you love being a mental health professional?
I love being a mental health professional because I thoroughly enjoy being a part of a client’s growth and self-exploration. It is a privilege and honor to witness a client discover parts of themselves that they never knew were possible. Lastly, my values drive my purpose behind doing what I love because being compassionate and helping another person are one of the purest forms of human connection.
Kevin's Blogs:
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Therapy can be difficult, upsetting, fun, confusing, sad, overwhelming, empowering, and everything in between. Arguably, no matter if this is your first time participating in therapy or your twentieth, each therapeutic experience will feel different. Sometimes, someone is looking for help processing a loss of a person, pet, or opportunity, while others are seeking support in understanding more about themselves, their thoughts, and emotions. There is also no rulebook for why anyone would want to go to therapy. The journey of therapy is extremely personal and it is one of the few times you can be selfish without negative judgment or consequences....(to read more, click on the link above).
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We have probably all seen the movies about how fun college can be, right? Elle Woods is crushing it in the courtroom in all pink, a group of women sing throughout college, and it is aca-mazing. However, college is not all Hollywood chalked it up to be. Whether you are attending college far from home or up the street, it is a very different experience from high school. No one is making sure you eat vegetables, go to bed before midnight, or do your homework. More often than not, there may be some challenges you experience that make you feel alone and unsupported, and even overwhelmed with all the responsibilities asked of you as a college student. Some of these challenges include dealing with roommates, difficult professors, and struggling to stay focused on studying. In this “course,” you will be presented with strategies to feel more supported, welcomed, and excited to be a college student...(to read more, click on the link above).
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